IF you’ve been feeling a little lethargic this winter, then perhaps you should check out this week’s new releases because heart-pounding thrills seem to be a running theme. Blink Twice is the directorial debut feature of actor Zoe Kravitz, who…
IN the grand parade of human beliefs, there’s a particularly quirky float where logic and common sense seem to have taken a permanent vacation. Welcome to the wacky world of Flat Earthers – a group of folks who believe our…
AUSTRALIANS are increasingly shunning commuter towns and moving to regions with thriving local economies in a shift driven by cost-of-living pressures and the housing squeeze. Regional migration is sitting at the same level as the tail end of COVID-19 lockdowns,…
THE standard of stroke patient care at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) has gone from Gold to Platinum in just a few months. The hospital has become only the fifth in Australia to receive a World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels…
A NEW team with some familiar faces has thrown its hat into the ring for the upcoming NSW local government elections. Led by incumbent councillor Adam Roberts, the six-person team is set to contest the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) elections…
THE Camden Haven region continues to deliver for anglers, with a mix of beach, estuary, and offshore options. Beach-based anglers have been treated to the occasional thrill of encountering fast-paced salmon schools. Small metal lures have been the weapon of…
PHOTOGRAPHER Alex McNaught is a master of the art of capturing this region’s natural beauty. From whales and waves to wildlife and waterways, his ground and aerial images are not only commissioned or displayed in galleries, they are regularly shared…
THE rumble of Harleys reverberated through the air as riders from all corners of Australia embarked on their journey to the renowned Far Kew Rally. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) staff have removed the playground equipment at Bunnys Corner Reserve on the banks of the North Haven River, clearing the site and covering the area with tanbark. The equipment, which had been closed to the public…
TAMA Kaa says his decision to go from a mullet to a half fade has turned out to be “great”. And that’s not just because he has less hair to wash and brush. Advertise with News of The Area today.…